SAP Netweaver Java AS 7.4 Configuration Wizard xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in SAP Netweaver Java AS 7.4. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Configuration Wizard. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-3974. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SAP Netweaver Java AS 7.4 (Solution Stack Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Configuration Wizard. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Configuration Wizard in SAP NetWeaver Java AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, conduct SMB Relay attacks, or access arbitrary files via a crafted XML request, related to the ctcprotocol servlet, aka SAP Security Note 2235994.

The weakness was presented 04/07/2016 by Vahagn Vardanyan with ERPScan as 2235994 as confirmed security note (Website). The advisory is shared at erpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3974 since 04/07/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (39995), SecurityFocus (BID 85944†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58071†). See VDB-81715, VDB-81714 and VDB-81712 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 801767
OpenVAS Name: SAP NetWeaver Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: 2235994
Researcher: Vahagn Vardanyan
Organization: ERPScan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-3974 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3974
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81713
SecurityFocus: 85944 - SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java CVE-2016-3974 XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 58071 - SAP NetWeaver 7.4 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2016 10:44
Updated: 08/23/2024 07:00
Changes: 04/08/2016 10:44 (62), 02/04/2019 11:57 (17), 08/23/2024 07:00 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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